MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,325 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s/f & n/s/f & n/s/r & o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s/f & n/s/f (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r & n/s/r (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r & n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s/f & n/s/f & n/s/r & o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s/f & n/s/f (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r & n/s/r (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r & n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r & n/s/r & corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s/r & n/s/r (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r & n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged o/s/f & n/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f & n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))
parking brake has only just passed brake test
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Position lamp not working o/s/f & n/s/f (4.2.1 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps o/s/r & n/s/r (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged o/s/f & n/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f & n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))
parking brake has only just passed brake test
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
front o/s tyre worn outer edges
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
rear n/s brake sight sticking
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s/f jacking point missing
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 118?
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GJ06 VZL is a 2006 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2006 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 89,203 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a BMW 118 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,763 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJ06 VZL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW 118 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this BMW 118 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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GJ06 VZL is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 28 March 2006.
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